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“I’ve always aspired to be a big-league closer, but it never really matters to me,” Kela said. “As long I have the opportunity to wear a jersey and step on that mound, I’m happy. I know what the ninth inning brings, but I think collectively we have an understanding that we have to get three outs every single inning.”

Infielder Pete Kozma was designated for assignment to make room for Kela on the active roster. That leaves Drew Robinson as the backup at shortstop, a position he has never played in the majors and played only once this season at Triple A Round Rock.

“He’s been getting his work in,” manager Jeff Banister said. “Now it’s time to get him in a game.”

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